Canadian GP: Will Mercedes' car upgrades keep them ahead and will Lewis Hamilton's 'no-simulator' approach pay off?

The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend, with Mercedes bringing their first major car upgrade package of the season as they look to maintain their advantage having won all four races so far. Lewis Hamilton is taking an unconventional no-simulator approach to his Ferrari set-up ahead of the race, while Max Verstappen returns to F1 action following his Nurburgring exploits. The championship battle also features Kimi Antonelli's early title momentum being challenged by Mercedes' George Russell.